Topic: Alabama

Judge blocks Alabama immigration rule on mobile homes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala (Reuters) - A federal judge temporarily blocked a part of Alabama's tough new immigration law on Monday that requires residents to show proof of citizenship when registering mobile homes with the state.U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson of the Middle District ...

Jefferson County tax bill dies in Alabama senate

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's troubled Jefferson County suffered another financial blow as the state legislature failed to pass a bill overnight that would have allowed it to collect up to $50 million a year in taxes and fees for its operating ...

Alabama's Jefferson City mulls public worker layoffs

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's troubled Jefferson County says it may have to lay off up to 1,000 workers due to a $70 million shortfall in its operating revenue that is adding to its chronic debt problems.The fiscal gap appeared in March ...

Alabama says tornado destruction "massive", 131 dead

MIAMI (Reuters) - Alabama has suffered "massive destruction of property" inflicted by storms and tornadoes and at least 131 people are confirmed dead, state governor Robert Bentley said on Thursday."We expect that number to rise," Bentley told a conference call with federal ...

Alabama businessman pleads guilty in gambling case

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - An Alabama businessman pleaded guilty on Friday to federal charges that he tried to bribe state legislators to vote in favor of pro-gambling legislation, the U.S. Department of Justice said.Property developer Ronald Gilley pleaded guilty to conspiracy to ...
In Alabama, food stamp fraud is punishable under both state and federal perjury laws, which may include up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000, or both. The fraud should also be reported at the local level, so ...
Requirement Hunter education and testing is mandatory in Alabama for youth hunters and anyone born on or after Aug. 1, 1977. However, active military personnel and law enforcement officers certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission are exempt. After ...

How Can I Get a Boating License?

Most states have mandatory boater safety education requirements. A boating license is issued by the state’s motor vehicle regulatory department, as opposed to a boater safety card, which is awarded by various state agencies tasked with regulating boating safety. Alabama is the ...

Geography of Alabama

Productive farms, modern factories, and an abundant supply of water, minerals, and forests have made it one of the South's most economically progressive states. Alabama's state flag adopted in 1895, bears a crimson cross on a white field. The state seal, first ...

Alabama governor: no budget cuts for state agencies

MIAMI (Reuters) - Alabama's outgoing Republican governor said funding for the state government's agencies will not be cut in a new budget he's preparing, despite a projected $670 million revenue shortfall. No cuts," Governor Bob Riley told legislators on Tuesday in his ...
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